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Cornwall College mourns sudden loss of Spanish teacher: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – School has been suspended at the Cornwall College in St James as the institution ...
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JUTC in mourning after three workers die hours apart: Employees of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) have been plunged into mourning following the passing ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/jutc-mourning-three-workers-die-hours-apart/
Second person to drown in Portland in a week: PORTLAND, Jamaica — A boy from Port Antonio drowned at the renowned Blue Lagoon around 4:30 pm on Monday afternoon ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/second-person-drown-portland-week/
Man fatally shot by licensed firearm holder in St James: ST JAMES, Jamaica - A man who reportedly shot and injured another man, was later fatally shot after he ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/man-fatally-shot-licensed-firearm-holder-st-james/
3 dead after multi-vehicle crash in St Ann: Three persons were killed and others injured in a four-vehicle collision along the Dunn’s River main road in the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/03/3-feared-dead-multi-vehicle-crash-near-dunns-river/
Woman shot after asking man to pay to enter St Ann nightclub: ST ANN, Jamaica – A woman was shot and injured after she asked a man to pay before entering a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/woman-shot-asking-man-pay-enter-st-ann-nightclub/
Shabba arrives in Jamaica for Beverly Kelso birthday celebration: ‘Dancehall Emperor’ Shabba Ranks arrived in Jamaica on Wednesday via the Sangster International ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/10/shabba-arrives-jamaica-beverly-kelso-birthday-celebration/
Two Cuban women gone missing: ST JAMES, Jamaica – Two Cuban women who reside in Montego Bay, St James have gone missing weeks apart. Leyna Maria Portuondo Planas ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/two-cuban-women-gone-missing/
Two more die from Fern Gully crash: ST ANN, Jamaica - Two more persons have died as a result of injuries sustained in a vehicular crash in Fern Gully ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/two-die-fern-gully-crash/
Forex: J$155.88 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, April 8 ended trading at $155.88 up 26 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/forex-j155-88-one-us-dollar/
Several injured in Portmore toll road crash: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica - Police have confirmed a serious motor vehicle accident involving a coaster bus on the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/several-injured-portmore-toll-road-crash/
Copperwood in St James gets $7.7m facelift courtesy of CEMEX/Carib Cement: ST JAMES, Jamaica — The community of Copperwood in St James has benefitted from a $7 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/copperwood-st-james-gets-7-7m-facelift-courtesy-cemex-carib-cement/
Three held after bar robbery, firearm seizure in Manchester: MANCHESTER, Jamaica - Quick action by the Manchester police resulted in the recovery of stolen items ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/three-held-bar-robbery-firearm-seizure-manchester/
UPDATE: 3 Ochi crash victims identified; infant in critical condition: ST ANN, Jamaica — The police have released the names of the three people who perished in a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/04/update-3-ochi-crash-victims-identified-infant-critical-condition/
Father, son perish in Portland crash: PORTLAND, Jamaica - A six-year-old boy and his 53-year-old father died as a result of injuries they sustained in a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/02/father-son-perish-in-portland-crash/
Caitlin Clark’s dream over as South Carolina down Iowa to win US college crown: Los Angeles, United States (AFP) -- Caitlin Clark's dream of a fairytale ending ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/caitlin-clarks-dream-south-carolina-iowa-win-us-college-crown/
Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
‘My heart is broken’: Olympic triple jump champion Rojas out of Paris Games: CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)— Reigning Olympic women's triple jump champion Yulimar ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/heart-broken-olympic-triple-jump-champion-rojas-paris-games/
2024 Hurricane season likely to be extremely active – CSU: KINGSTON, Jamaica - The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be extremely active ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/2024-hurricane-season-likely-extremely-active-csu/
Conjoined twin who shot to fame in 1996, now married: Conjoined twin Abby Hensel, is married. According to news reports from a number of international media ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/conjoined-twin-who-shot-to-fame-in-1996-now-married/
Judge denies bail for music producer, Linval ‘Shab Don’ Thompson Jr, co-accused: MONTEGO BAY, St James – Popular dancehall music producer, Linval 'Shab Don' ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/judge-denies-bail-music-producer-linval-shab-don-thompson-jr-co-accused/
Kingston mayor calls meeting with Carnival organisers as Road March leaves streets of Kingston filthy
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/kingston-mayor-calls-meeting-carnival-organisers-road-march-leaves-streets-kingston-filthy/
World donors pledge $2.1 billion in aid for war-stricken Sudan to ward off famine
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/world-donors-pledge-2-1-billion-aid-war-stricken-sudan-ward-off-famine/
St Mary Football Association mourns sudden death of ‘exemplary’ administrator: The St Mary Football Association has been plunged into mourning following the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/st-mary-football-association-mourns-sudden-death-exemplary-administrator/
Two more fires at MoBay’s Old Shoe Market: ST JAMES, Jamaica — Firefighters in Montego Bay, St James were kept busy between Sunday and Monday with four ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/two-fires-mobays-old-shoe-market/
Hanover biker killed, pillion injured in gun attack: HANOVER, Jamaica – A biker was shot and killed and a 13-year-old boy shot and injured by unknown assailants ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/hanover-biker-killed-pillion-injured-gun-attack/
‘Go find something else’: KINGSTON, Jamaica -A senior member of the clergy has encouraged educators not motivated by the right reasons, to leave the profession ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/01/go-find-something-else/
St James Municipal Corporation takes aim at illegal dumping: ST JAMES, Jamaica— The St James Municipal Corporation says it is stepping up enforcement action to ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/st-james-municipal-corporation-takes-aim-illegal-dumping/
Businessman among two charged following firearm seizure in St James: ST JAMES, Jamaica - A businessman was one of two people charged following the seizure of an ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/businessman-among-two-charged-following-firearm-seizure-st-james/
Keith Clarke trial now set to begin on April 29: The trial of three Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers who were charged with the March 2010 murder of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/keith-clarke-trial-now-set-begin-april-29/
Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9 people: The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, killing nine people ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/03/strongest-earthquake-in-25-years-rocks-taiwan-killing-9-people/
Curfew imposed in sections of St Elizabeth, Hanover: A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of the Vineyard community in St Elizabeth as well as sections ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/curfew-imposed-sections-st-elizabeth-hanover/
Cops shoot man after alleged machete attack in Clarendon: CLARENDON, Jamaica – A man said to be of unsound mind was shot and injured by the police in Victoria ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/cops-shoot-man-alleged-machete-attack-clarendon/
New York rattled by small earthquake: NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — New York City was shaken by a small earthquake on Friday with a 4 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/05/new-york-rattled-small-earthquake/
Six children remain hospitalised following Fern Gully crash: ST ANN, Jamaica - Six children remain hospitalised following Sunday's fatal crash on the Fern Gully ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/02/six-children-remain-hospitalised-following-fern-gully-crash/
New Miss UWI pledges to support the deaf community: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The support of family means a lot to newly crowned Miss UWI 2024, Samantha McLeod ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/new-miss-uwi-pledges-support-deaf-community/
Forex: J$156.23 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, April 15 ended trading at $156.23 up by five cents, according to the Bank of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/forex-j156-23-one-us-dollar/
Transitional ruling council finally forms in anarchic Haiti: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP)— A governing council tasked with filling a leadership vacuum in Haiti ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/transitional-ruling-council-finally-forms-anarchic-haiti/
Quick Glance: Haiti Establishes Transition Council to Select New PM, Leaders Amid Crisis
- The decree announcing the formation of the council was published in a Haitian government gazette on Friday.
- As per the official state journal, despite the expectation for Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign immediately after the council's formation, he will remain in office until a new prime minister is elected.
- A provision in the decree allows the current prime minister to make the necessary preparations before the new appointments.
- The council will consist of members from political parties or social sectors, with two non-voting seats reportedly filled by representatives from Haiti's civil society and religious sector.
Adidas looks forward to opportunity to work with JAAA – Executive: Spencer Nel, Senior Director of Sports Marketing at Adidas, has confirmed the German sports ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/adidas-looks-forward-opportunity-work-jaaa-executive/
Taxi man gunned down in Hanover: HANOVER, Jamaica - A taxi driver was shot dead while sitting at a shop along the Sandy Bay main road in Hanover on Monday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/taxi-man-gunned-hanover/
USF donates Lenovo ThinkPad to Vauxhall High’s Cadet Corp: KINGSTON, Jamaica - In a move aimed at bolstering educational opportunities and administrative ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/usf-donates-lenovo-thinkpad-vauxhall-highs-cadet-corp/
WATCH: Principal, ancillary staff at loggerheads over salaries at Seaview Gardens Primary
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/watch-principal-ancillary-staff-reportedly-loggerheads-salaries-seaview-gardens-primary/
High jump gold for Rasheda Samuels at Carifta: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Rasheda Samuels won gold after a gutsy performance in the Under -20 girls’ high jump as Jamaica ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/01/high-jump-gold-for-rasheda-samuels-at-carifta/
College basketball phenom Caitlin Clark selected first in WNBA draft: NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Caitlin Clark, who smashed records on and off the court in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/college-basketball-phenom-caitlin-clark-selected-first-wnba-draft/
Body found under bridge in Montego Bay: ST JAMES, Jamaica – The body of a man was discovered Wednesday morning under the bridge along Howard Cooke Boulevard in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/03/body-found-bridge-montego-bay/
Arteta ready to match wits with ‘unbelievable’ Emery: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Mikel Arteta will put his admiration for the "unbelievable" Unai Emery on ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/arteta-ready-match-wits-unbelievable-emery/
Uganda court throws out challenge to harsh anti-gay law: Kampala, Uganda (AFP) -- Uganda's Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a bid to scrap a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/03/uganda-court-throws-challenge-harsh-anti-gay-law/
Mbappe for once fails to deliver to leave PSG up against it: PARIS, France (AFP)— Kylian Mbappe has earned a reputation as a player who delivers on the biggest ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/mbappe-fails-deliver-leave-psg/
Banking executive freed of charges in $85-million cocaine trial: ST JAMES, Jamaica— Banking executive Sheena Headley was freed of breaches of the Danger Drugs ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/banking-executive-freed-charges-85-million-cocaine-trial/
Project STAR establishes homework centre in Parade Gardens: KINGSTON, Jamaica- Project STAR, in partnership with PwC, Universal Service Fund (USF) ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/project-star-establishes-homework-centre-parade-gardens/
NWA on track to complete Mount Moriah to Bohemia roadway rehabilitation ahead of target
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/03/nwa-on-track-to-complete-mount-moriah-to-bohemia-roadway-rehabilitation-ahead-of-target/
Alleged shooter to face committal hearing April 4: ST JAMES, Jamaica — A mechanic accused of the 2023 shooting death of 34-year-old vendor Akeem Robinson ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/02/alleged-shooter-to-face-committal-hearing-april-4/
Redberry residents mount roadblocks over bad roads: REDBERRY, Jamaica- Commuters, including scores of schoolchildren, were left stranded on Monday morning due to ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/redberry-residents-mount-roadblocks-bad-roads/
Jamaica tops Carifta medal tables for 37th straight time: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica topped the medals tables at the Carifta Games for the 37th straight staging ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/02/jamaica-tops-carifta-medal-tables-for-37th-straight-time/
20 young people to receive PM Award for Excellence: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Approximately 20 young people will be presented with the 2023 Prime Minister’s National ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/20-young-people-receive-pm-award-excellence/
Shineka Gray’s killer to learn fate next Friday: ST JAMES, Jamaica — Gregory Roberts, the man convicted of the murder of 15-year-old schoolgirl Shineka Gray in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/05/shineka-grays-killer-learn-fate-next-friday/
Auto-import dealer makes full restitution after failing to deliver: ST JAMES, Jamaica - The proprietor of an auto-import company, who was accused of accepting $1 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/auto-import-dealer-makes-full-restitution-failing-deliver/
Beenie Man to headline Fun in the Park event: ST JAMES, Jamaica - Dancehall icon Beenie Man is the headliner for acts down to perform at the Fun in the Park ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/beenie-man-to-headline-fun-in-the-park-event/
Backlog in autopsy reports holding up murder case: MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica - A backlog of pending autopsy reports has slowed legal proceedings against a Hanover ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/backlog-autopsy-reports-holding-murder-case/
IMF confirms Kristalina Georgieva for second 5-year term: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)— The IMF executive board confirmed Friday that it had reappointed ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/imf-confirms-kristalina-georgieva-second-5-year-term/
CHTA launches Marketplace Responsible Tourism Day: KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) will launch the inaugural Marketplace ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/chta-launches-marketplace-responsible-tourism-day/
Several babies die following bacterial outbreak at Trinidad hospital: PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Health authorities have confirmed that several babies died ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/several-babies-die-following-bacterial-outbreak-trinidad-hospital/
‘Rust’ armourer sentenced to 18 months over deadly on-set shooting: LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The armourer who loaded the gun that killed a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/rust-armourer-sentenced-18-months-deadly-set-shooting/
Mom accused of fatally throwing baby off roof appears to be mentally unstable – judge
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/04/mom-accused-fatally-throwing-baby-off-roof-appears-mentally-unstable-judge/
Shipwreck off Djibouti leaves 38 migrants dead: ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AFP) - The bodies of 38 migrants, including children, have been found after a shipwreck ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/shipwreck-off-djibouti-leaves-38-migrants-dead/
Four charged after gun find at popular Montego Bay beach: ST JAMES, Jamaica— Four people, including a teen, were arrested and charged after an illegal weapon was ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/01/four-charged-after-gun-find-at-popular-montego-bay-beach/
UWI’s Dr Simone Badal Selected for prestigious breast cancer research programme: KINGSTON, Jamaica - The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/uwis-dr-simone-badal-selected-for-prestigious-breast-cancer-research-programme/
Bronny James declares for NBA Draft, enters transfer portal after 1 season at USC
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/05/bronny-james-declares-nba-draft-enters-transfer-portal-1-season-usc/
Caricom ‘deeply concerned’ about Ecuador’s raid of Mexican Embassy: GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC0 – The Caribbean Community (Caricom) has expressed deep concerned ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/caricom-deeply-concerned-ecuadors-raid-mexican-embassy/
Quick Glance: Mexico Removes Diplomats from Embassy in Ecuador Amid Raid
- Mexico withdrew embassy personnel in Ecuador after security forces stormed the building.
- President Lopez Obrador criticized the arrest of former Vice President Glas and instructed to file a complaint at the International Court of Justice.
- Ecuador accused Mexico of misusing diplomatic immunities and privileges, leading to severed diplomatic ties.
- International condemnation ensued, with various Latin American countries, the US, EU, and the UN condemning the actions taken during the incident.
Nigeria jails transgender celeb for banknote ‘spraying’: LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) — A court on Friday sentenced one of Nigeria's most famous LGBTQ celebrities ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/nigeria-jails-transgender-celeb-banknote-spraying/
Digicel delves deeper into Diaspora engagement: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Telecommunications giant Digicel says it is breaking new ground in Diaspora engagement ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/05/digicel-delves-deeper-diaspora-engagement/
Copa del Rey triumph rewards finest Athletic in 40 years: Barcelona, SPAIN (AFP) --Ernesto Valverde has won league titles in Spain and Greece and the Copa del ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/copa-del-rey-triumph-rewards-finest-athletic-40-years/
Charles Jr says all recommendations in PATH review process will be considered: KINGSTON, Jamaica - Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr has indicated once more ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/charles-jr-says-recommendations-path-review-process-will-considered/
World’s most powerful MRI scans first images of human brain: SACLAY, France (AFP) — The world's most powerful MRI scanner has delivered its first images of human ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/02/worlds-most-powerful-mri-scans-first-images-of-human-brain/
Man charged for allegedly fatally stabbing 54-y-o during fight: Detectives have arrested and charged 32-year-old Michael Thompson, otherwise called ‘Mafia’ and ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/03/man-charged-allegedly-fatally-stabbing-54-y-o-fight/
Teenage boy charged with Chancery Lane murder: KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 17-year-old boy has been slapped with several charges following the shooting death of a man ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/teenage-boy-charged-chancery-lane-murder/
Man City’s Akanji queries lack of yellow cards in Arsenal clash: MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP)— Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji said he was unable to ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/01/man-citys-akanji-queries-lack-of-yellow-cards-in-arsenal-clash/
19-y-o slapped with attempted murder charge in Clarendon: CLARENDON, Jamaica - A 19-year-old labourer of Orange River in Clarendon has been slapped with several ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/19-y-o-slapped-attempted-murder-charge-clarendon/
Tifa’s Say Yes hits mainstream radio overseas: Dancehall artiste Tifa is about to join the big leagues as her latest single Say Yes, produced by Kemar ‘Flava’ ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/02/tifas-say-yes-hits-mainstream-radio-overseas/
Schoolgirl killer’s lawyer argues against death penalty for client: ST JAMES, Jamaica – A lawyer representing the man convicted of the 2017 murder of 15-year-old ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/04/schoolgirl-killers-lawyer-argues-death-penalty-client/
Meta to start labeling AI-generated content in May: Washington, United States (AFP) — Facebook and Instagram giant Meta on Friday said it will begin labeling ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/05/meta-start-labeling-ai-generated-content-may/
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